1994 Rover - Austin Metro Reviews - Page 3 of 5

1994 Rover - Austin Metro L 1.1 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

An excellent first car, very easy to drive

Faults:

Nothing, dealer serviced from new.

General Comments:

Very low mileage vehicle, first owner was Rover dealer, then an acquaintance of mine had it for 9 years as a second car.I have done 1500 miles in 5 weeks and it has been faultless, doing at least 35 mpg. Has been strange using a choke, but you soon get used to it.

1994 Rover - Austin Metro L 1.1 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Faults:

Engine was hesitant to accelerate at pulling away or increasing speed. This was due to the carburettor not being cleaned, adjusted, or oiled. Once these were done these problems disappeared.

I had trouble starting on damp/wet mornings, replaced worn rotor arm and distributor cap along with spark plugs and have had no problems starting since.

General Comments:

The Metro is a surprisingly good cheap car to drive. The 1.1 engine gives so much more performance than I ever expected it to. Will cruise happily at 80-85mph, 100mph is easily achievable with a clear road.

It handles really well too, it is a smooth and stable drive, and handles corners so much more reassuringly than my Mk3 Fiesta.

It's a shame the model I have (a red 'L') looks like a granny wagon! The sporting models look so much nicer!

6th Aug 2003, 09:09

11th Mar 2010, 11:56

I have had no problems with mine, apart from a bit of rust on arches, and blown backpipe, but these things happen on old cars.. it was SORN for a year and didn't get started, got jump leads and it started first time... proper workhorse.